Join Google's Global Networking team as a Strategic Negotiator. This critical role involves securing essential infrastructure for Google's expanding global operations, from subsea cables to data center facilities.
You'll leverage your deep market understanding and tech industry expertise to negotiate cost-effective deals. Your work will directly contribute to operational cost savings and impact the entire business.
The Global Network Architecture (GNA) team plans, designs, sources, and delivers the network infrastructure connecting all Google applications and Google Cloud products worldwide. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Google's connectivity.
Ensure the timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of scalable networks for Data Centers across India and globally.
Drive strategic initiatives for network expansion, resilience, and cost optimization in collaboration with internal teams.
Achieve optimal unit costs for network infrastructure, aligning with build cost economics.
Lead special projects, defining, executing, and tracking priorities that span across regions and functions.
Effectively manage multiple vendors, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders on any issues or resolutions.
Negotiate various contract types within the subsea and terrestrial telecom infrastructure sectors.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.
Four years of experience in project management or supporting the planning and development of business agreements.
Preferred qualifications include strong market knowledge of vendors, infrastructure, pricing, and trends, alongside excellent commercial negotiation, relationship management, and influencing skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of the telecom domain, including terrestrial and subsea networks, is highly valued. Familiarity with agreement formation, general legal principles, analytical techniques, and regulatory matters is also beneficial.
Telecommunications